How far is San Diego Country Estates, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from San Diego Country Estates, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 250 miles (402.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Diego Country Estates and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Diego Country Estates and Bakersfield.
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Start on Sass Way
57 m · 10 sec · Sass Way
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Turn right onto Ramona Oaks Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Ramona Oaks Road
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Turn right onto San Vicente Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · San Vicente Road
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Continue on 10th Street
2044 ft · 46 sec · 10th Street
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Continue on Pine Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Pine Street
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Continue on West Haverford Road
1.3 km · 1 min · West Haverford Road
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Continue on San Pasqual Valley Road
12.5 mi · 19 min · San Pasqual Valley Road
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Turn left onto East Felicita Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Felicita Avenue
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Turn right onto South Centre City Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Centre City Parkway
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Continue on North Centre City Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · North Centre City Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 78 West: Oceanside
1057 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Parkway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Parkway
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Continue on Ronald Packard Parkway
15.8 mi · 18 min · Ronald Packard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1669 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
15.2 mi · 18 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
18.1 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
7.4 mi · 9 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Bake Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamboree Road
1266 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
527 ft · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Jamboree Road
760 ft · 18 sec · Jamboree Road
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Turn left onto El Camino Real
2.2 mi · 5 min · El Camino Real
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Turn left onto Newport Avenue
109 m · 14 sec · Newport Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1127 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.3 mi · 28 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward California Avenue
1301 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto California Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · California Avenue
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Turn left onto Chester Avenue
1765 ft · 39 sec · Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto Truxtun Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Truxtun Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Truxtun Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Diego Country Estates and Bakersfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 Truck North
Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving San Diego Country Estates and Mostly Sunny near Bakersfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Diego Country Estates to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 250 miles (402.4 km) and usually takes 04h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bell Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.2 miles from San Diego Country Estates and 129.8 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.88 one way or $101.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Diego Country Estates and Mostly Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Bell Gardens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
City of Los Angeles
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bell Gardens.
Los Angeles Union Station
Torrance, CA
Glendale Transportation Center
Pasadena, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Diego Country Estates and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 207.48 mi (333.91 km).
#1 San Diego Country Estates
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California
| Population | 10,109 |
| Coordinates | 33.0067100, -116.7836400 |
| Altitude | 460 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bakersfield
The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area.
| Population | 385,725 |
| Coordinates | 35.3732900, -119.0187100 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: Truxtun Avenue (-119.01871, 35.373244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 402 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $50.88 | $101.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $53.50 | $107.00 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $55.06 | $110.13 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $66.74 | $133.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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